Jeff Shepard, Author at Design World Design Engineering News, Engineering Videos, Engineering Resources Mon, 15 May 2023 14:51:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.designworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-designworld5-32x32.png Jeff Shepard, Author at Design World 32 32 What are three key performance needs for HVAC/harsh environment connectors? https://www.designworldonline.com/what-are-three-key-performance-needs-for-hvac-harsh-environment-connectors/ Mon, 15 May 2023 09:50:41 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=589574 Connectors are complex assemblies whose performance is based on interactions of materials with electrical, mechanical, and environmental factors. Extensive testing is required to ensure proper performance and numerous industry standards have been developed for that purpose. This FAQ reviews 13 tests across three key performance indicators for connectors including electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations for […]

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]]> How to improve contact reliability and security in HVAC/harsh environments https://www.designworldonline.com/how-to-improve-contact-reliability-and-security-in-hvac-harsh-environments/ Wed, 10 May 2023 09:23:53 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=589431 Contact security and reliability are important considerations when designing heating ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems and other equipment for use in harsh environments, like outdoors or in industrial facilities. Well-established standards like RAST connectors provide a good alternative, but some applications demand more. Challenges include environmental sealing, contact retention, position optimization, and locking power connectors together […]

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]]> What are the key tests for HVAC/harsh environment connectors? https://www.designworldonline.com/what-are-the-key-tests-for-hvac-harsh-environment-connectors-faq/ Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=589371 Connectors are complex assemblies whose performance is based on interactions of electrical, mechanical, environmental, and materials factors. Extensive testing is required to ensure proper performance, and numerous industry standards have been developed for that purpose. This FAQ reviews 13 tests across three key performance indicators for connectors, including electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations for connectors […]

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